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Is it true that you can't ever get pregnant while you're on your period?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Yes: If you are on your menses, then that is the process that is cleaning your uterus out for next month. You cannot get pregnant if you are actively bleeding.

Answered 7/11/2012

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